A specialty technique that removes dye from dark garments to create soft, vibrant designs — no heavy ink layer on top.
Discharge screen printing is a specialty technique used primarily on dark-colored natural fabrics. Instead of printing ink on top of the fabric, discharge paste removes (discharges) the existing dye to reveal a lighter base color, which is then replaced with the desired design color. The result is a print that sits within the fabric rather than on top of it.
Key Distinction
Discharge printing is distinct from standard screen printing in that it subtracts dye rather than adding ink. This produces a uniquely soft result that many premium brands prefer for dark-ground designs.